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The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected, while the statement highlighted mounting inflationary pressures and increased the likelihood of several rate increases this year, with markets viewing a June move as the probable first step. Euro currency and regional assets showed limited reaction, while money markets expect at l…
Saudi Arabia's stock market closed lower, with the Tadawul All Share sliding 0.45% as losses in Insurance, Telecoms & IT and Financial Services sectors outpaced gains. Individual stock swings were pronounced: three names gained more than 6%, while a leading decliner fell nearly 10%. Commodity and currency moves included weaker crude and Brent, firm…
Primech Holdings Limited, a Nasdaq-listed Singapore-based integrated facility services provider, announced that its subsidiaries have won two separate three-year industrial cleaning contracts valued at approximately US$3.45 million. These contracts provide recurring revenue streams and align with Primech's strategic focus on industrial facility ser…
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in the United States fell by 26,000 to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the week ending April 25, reflecting continued stability in the labor market. Continuing claims also declined, and surveys suggest consumers' employment perceptions shifted only modestly in April. Economists caution that shipping disru…
Following the April Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Morgan Stanley revised its U.S. policy outlook, now forecasting that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged for the remainder of 2026 and implement two 25-basis-point cuts in January and March 2027, moving the terminal federal funds rate target to 3.0%–3.25%. The change reflects an F…
Stellantis views its alliance with Chinese automaker Leapmotor as a replicable model for future collaborations in China, CEO Antonio Filosa said after the group's first-quarter results. The partnership, initiated in 2023 when Stellantis purchased about a fifth of Leapmotor and created a joint venture to produce and sell Leapmotor vehicles outside C…
Statistics Canada reported a 0.2% increase in real GDP for February versus January, marking a fourth straight month of positive monthly growth. Strength in manufacturing, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and mining and oil and gas extraction drove the advance. An advance estimate suggests monthly GDP would be unchanged in March and …
Morgan Stanley has reiterated its positive stance on France’s largest banking groups, saying they are well placed to handle increases in systemic capital buffers without derailing earnings momentum or planned shareholder distributions. The brokerage highlighted BNP Paribas for its robust capital generation and comfortable cushion above minimum requ…
Versus Systems Inc. has renewed and expanded its partnership with the Texas Rangers through the 2026 MLB season, deploying an upgraded Filter Fan Cam platform. This technology enhances fan experience by allowing attendees to appear on stadium video boards with branded digital filters and real-time AR visual effects. The upgrades include improved fa…
Can-Fite BioPharma reported positive results from its Phase 2a trial of Namodenoson in advanced pancreatic cancer patients. The study showed preliminary evidence of clinical activity with stable disease in over 30% of evaluable patients, including prolonged treatment of one patient beyond 16 months. Namodenoson demonstrated a favorable safety profi…
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey described the central bank’s recent decision to keep interest rates unchanged as an "active hold" rather than passive inaction. He said the move reflects current uncertainty but cautioned that a prolonged spike in energy prices could require a higher bank rate. Bailey also warned against waiting for clear seco…
Speaking at a military base in Munster, Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored Berlin's dedication to a robust NATO alliance and a dependable relationship with the United States, after President Donald Trump said his administration was reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops stationed in Germany. Merz reiterated Germany's willingness …
TOMI Environmental Solutions, listed on Nasdaq as TOMZ, has signed a non-binding letter of intent to merge with U.S.-based Carbonium Core, a producer of nuclear-grade graphite for advanced reactor technologies and AI data center infrastructure. This merger aims to diversify TOMI's business by adding a vertically integrated, domestically controlled …
FibroBiologics, a clinical-stage biotech company specializing in fibroblast-based therapies, announced it will present preclinical data from its CYPS317 program targeting psoriasis at the Society for Investigative Dermatology 2026 Annual Meeting. The presentation showcases the company’s progress in developing novel treatments for chronic diseases u…
Critical Metals Corp. has closed the acquisition of an additional 50.5% interest in the Tanbreez Mining Greenland project, bringing its ownership to 92.5%. The company issued 14.5 million shares for the transaction and announced a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the remaining 7.5% from European Lithium Ltd. Tanbreez is one of the world's la…
SHF Holdings, Inc. (Safe Harbor) announces the expansion of its lending platform to offer a broader array of financing solutions tailored to the regulated cannabis industry across the U.S., addressing unique financial challenges and supporting growth-stage cannabis businesses with customized capital options.
Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a NASDAQ-listed specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on rare and orphan diseases, announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results and provide a corporate update on May 7, 2026, including operational and financial highlights as well as recent achievements related to its late clinical-stage pipeline…
Enlivex Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed longevity therapeutics company, announced that its digital treasury asset, the RAIN token, has been listed on HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange. This listing expands the global accessibility and liquidity of the RAIN token, which underpins Enlivex's prediction markets treasury strategy. The company holds ap…
Microbot Medical Inc., a US-listed medical device company specializing in robotic endovascular procedures, announces the appointment of Alon Tamir as VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Asia (EMEA). This strategic hire supports the company's planned expansion beyond the US following FDA clearance and a full market release of its LIBERTY Endova…
Pliant Therapeutics announced the dosing of the first patient in the FORTIFY Phase 1b clinical trial examining PLN-101095 combined with pembrolizumab in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-refractory advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The trial targets three patient cohorts: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), clear cell renal cell ca…
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation, a leading distributor and fulfillment partner in the entertainment and pop culture collectibles sector, has scheduled its third quarter fiscal year 2026 results conference call for May 14, 2026. Executives will discuss the company's financial performance ended March 31, 2026, followed by a Q&A session. Th…
InterDigital announced its financial results for Q1 2026, highlighting six new licensing agreements including a renewal with Xiaomi and a new license with LG Electronics. The company achieved record smartphone annualized recurring revenue (ARR) of $491.8 million, a 18% increase year-over-year, and surpassed the top end of its guidance for revenue, …
Alto Ingredients, a NASDAQ-listed producer and distributor of renewable fuels, essential ingredients, and specialty alcohols, will release its Q1 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026. Management will conduct a webcast and conference call to discuss the results and answer questions from investors and analysts.
Eos Energy Enterprises, a US-based innovator in zinc-based battery energy storage systems, announced Alessandro Lagi as its new Chief Financial Officer. Lagi brings extensive global financial leadership experience from companies like Johnson Controls and Baker Hughes. His appointment aims to strengthen Eos's operational scaling and manufacturing ex…
Cadrenal Therapeutics announced it completed an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA concerning its investigational drug CAD-1005 for treating heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). The FDA provided critical guidance on the Phase 3 trial design, enabling the company to proceed directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled pivotal trial, wit…
